Cape Life

Dewey Beach aglow for the holidays

18 hours ago
Dewey Beach is basking in the glow of the holidays with many events to celebrate the season. The...

Cannonball 5K proceeds to support historic...

23 hours ago
The 2024 Cannonball 5K & Trenny Elliott Memorial Walk netted a $422 donation for Historic Lewes...

Unique Minds Changing Lives feeds the community

Dan Cook
1 day ago
“Whoever shares his bread with the poor will be blessed.” - Proverbs 22:9. Unique Minds Changing...

Thanksgiving meal distribution kicks off

Melissa Steele
1 day ago
Thanksgiving meal boxes were loaded up and sent to area schools Nov. 18, as the Harry K Foundation...

Santa’s House visiting hours start Nov. 29 in...

1 day ago
Santa Claus will be on hand to greet children and families from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29, at...

DART Thanksgiving drive nets 15,000 pounds of food...

1 day ago
Delaware Transit Corporation announced DART’s 27th annual Stuff The Bus Thanksgiving Food Drive...

Cookie walk set Dec. 14 at Lewes Senior Activity...

2 days ago
The Lewes Senior Activity Center cookie walk fundraiser will start at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at...

Baywood lady golfers raise funds for Tunnell Cancer...

2 days ago
The Baywood Greens Ladies Golf League hosted a Pink Ball event Oct. 15, and netted $900 for Tunnell...

Harry K Foundation to hold annual Christmas Gala Dec...

2 days ago
The Harry K Foundation, dedicated to combating childhood hunger in Delaware, recently announced its...

Lewes DAR continues support for veterans and community

2 days ago
The Col. David Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has had a busy...

MERR Institute makes a big splash at annual Finraiser

Ted Pfirrmann
2 days ago
The Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute made waves Nov. 16, with its annual...

Italian-American club supports Cape Henlopen Food...

2 days ago
The Italian-American Heritage Club of Sussex Co. county donated $250 to the Cape Henlopen food...

The Cape Gazette visits the Arctic Circle while...

3 days ago
Cindy Wedel and Sheila Sferrella enjoyed cruising around Iceland this past summer. A highlight of...

Register for Delaware wildland firefighter training...

3 days ago
The Delaware Forest Service is offering Delawareans a unique job training opportunity. For the 2025...

Science & Society Lecture to host dinosaur expert...

3 days ago
The Lewes Public Library’s Science and Society series will host paleontologist David Hone for an...

My fond memories of Return Day in Sussex County

Pam Bounds
3 days ago
I've been enjoying Return Day in my native Sussex County since the early 1980s. I was fortunate...

Author Bill Newcott to sign new books Nov. 23

3 days ago
Browseabout Books will host Bill Newcott for a signing of his newest book, "More Right Wrong Turns...

Snowflake Soiree welcomes Autism Delaware supporters

Ted Pfirrmann
5 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center was decorated in a brilliant blue-and-white theme Nov. 15, as...

Girl Scout Troop 1326 honors founder with gifts for...

5 days ago
During October, Girl Scout Troop 1326 learned about Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts...

Rehoboth fire company Toys for Tots drive events...

5 days ago
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company is supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots...

Local author visits book club

5 days ago
Local author Ethan Joella of Rehoboth Beach visited a book club at the home of Linda Benzon in the...

Spotting the Big Five in Africa did not disappoint

5 days ago
In June, Kenny and Cindy Vincent of Dewey Beach took the Cape Gazette on an eight-day safari while...

Pathways to Success granted $160,0000 from WSFS Cares

5 days ago
WSFS Cares Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, announced Pathways to Success will...

Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe to perform at...

6 days ago
The Millsboro Public Library will host the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov...

Baywood Craft Fair welcomes holiday shoppers

6 days ago
Shoppers eagerly explored a wide array of finds Nov. 10 at the Baywood Craft Fair. Held in the...

Tracing roots: Milton man discovers family lineage

Gina Gruwell
1 week ago
Former software engineer Chris Puda quit his job to learn about his family history through various...

Beebe fair to offer free flu shots, health...

1 week ago
Beebe Healthcare will welcome the community to its annual Frankford Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p...

Beebe Ball a rousing success

Ted Pfirrmann
1 week ago
The Beebe Ball, an annual fundraising dinner hosted by the Beebe Medical Foundation, took place Nov...

Cape theatre students to present ‘Trap’ Nov. 21-23

1 week ago
The Cape Henlopen High School announced details of its fall production, “Trap” are set Thursday to...

Jammin’ for Junior benefits local musician in need

Dan Cook
1 week ago
Jammin’ for Junior, a concert to benefit local musician Junior Wilson, was held Nov. 10 at Nassau...

Holiday donation drive for Shepherd’s Office runs...

1 week ago
The Lewes chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse, a nationwide women’s networking circle, is hosting a...

Beekeeping 101 class set Jan. 25

1 week ago
The Delaware Beekeepers Association will present Beekeeping 101, a one-day intensive course for...

Community Unity Dinner to honor Rehoboth fire chief...

1 week ago
The Rehoboth Beach Main Street team is proud to introduce the 2024 Citizen of the Year, Chuck...

Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue raises $22K at 1776...

1 week ago
Following months of planning, Just Us Cat and Kitten Rescue recently held a fundraiser with two...

Vietnam Veterans chapter presents donor appreciation...

1 week ago
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 in Sussex County provides outreach programs and services...

Easterseals welcomes new board member

1 week ago
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently welcomed Sara Larch of Rehoboth Beach...

Historic Rehoboth talk to explore railroad era Nov. 18

1 week ago
After a popular summer-long exhibit of the Golden Age of Rehoboth Beach diorama, its maker Paul...

Colombia is a beautiful destination to read the...

1 week ago
Scott Shaughnessy, a Cape Gazette subscriber, recently traveled to northern Colombia, visiting...

Overfalls Foundation program set Nov. 21

1 week ago
The Overfalls Foundation winter speaker series will host John Bolster, foundation curator, at 1 p.m...

Milton Lions collect and deliver hurricane relief...

1 week ago
Milton Lions Club recently hosted Darryl J. Hudson from the Caesar Rodney Chapter of the Delaware...

Cape Henlopen Elks support Shepherd’s Office

1 week ago
The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 Community Outreach Committee recently collected and delivered 377...

Humane Animal Partners benefit set at Palm Beach Bar...

1 week ago
Palm Beach Bar and Grill will host a fundraiser for Humane Animal Partners from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday...

Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5K set Nov. 28 in Lewes

1 week ago
Rylie’s Smile Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will host its ninth annual 5K run/walk on...

Local author receives awards

1 week ago
Author Karl Wegener, a Milton resident and former intelligence analyst, received honors for “...

Free Zumba Gold class for beginners set Nov. 18

1 week ago
Local fitness expert Alicia Bercury will offer a free Zumba Gold class at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Nov...

Not even Taylor Swift’s concert in Warsaw, Poland...

1 week ago
Taylor Swift has many followers who are willing to travel anywhere in the world to catch the Eras...

Wreath sponsors needed for Millsboro veterans cemetery

1 week ago
As part of the Wreaths Across America program, Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee team members...

Friends of Cape Henlopen to host holiday boutique...

1 week ago
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will hold its annual holiday boutique and book sale from 9...

Baywood holds inaugural Veterans Day celebration

Ted Pfirrmann
1 week ago
Baywood Greens hosted a moving Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, to honor the brave men and women who...

Rotarians honor veterans and frontline workers

Ron MacArthur
1 week ago
Rotary Club of Lewes-Rehoboth Beach collected donations from individuals and businesses for 500...

Rehoboth Concert Band pays tribute to veterans

Ted Pfirrmann
1 week ago
The Rehoboth Concert Band paid homage to veterans with the Duty, Honor, Country: A Veterans Day...

Susan McLean: Serving up photos with a side of humor

Bill Shull
2 weeks ago
Susan McLean had her measuring tape in hand. She was trying to figure out how to squeeze a 36-inch-...

AmVets Post 2 holds Veterans Day ceremony

Dan Cook
2 weeks ago
Dave Dolby Sussex AmVets Post 2 in Long Neck honored veterans and remembered comrades who fell in...

American Legion Post 28 celebrates veterans

Dan Cook
2 weeks ago
American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, when...

Carole King tribute concert set at Milton Theatre...

2 weeks ago
Milton Theatre will present “Welcome Home: The Legacy of Carole King,” a tribute concert led by...

Hundreds honor veterans in Rehoboth Beach

Chris Flood
2 weeks ago
More than 100 people attended the VFW Post 7447’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the...

American Legion Post 17 honors veterans

Bill Shull
2 weeks ago
American Legion Post 17 in Lewes honored veterans at a ceremony Nov. 11. The tribute began with the...

Milton Lions observe Veterans Day

Ryan Mavity
2 weeks ago
The Milton Lions Club celebrated those who served in America’s armed forces with a Veterans Day...

Rehoboth library hosts Touch-A-Truck event

Chris Flood
2 weeks ago
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library hosted a Touch-A-Truck event Nov. 6, for children and their...

Delaware Day on Maui celebration set Dec. 8

2 weeks ago
The Annual Delaware Day Celebration on Maui will start at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at Nalu’s South...